Cauliflower with Shallot and Caraway

Ingredients

1/4 cup finely chopped shallot

1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 1/2 cups 1-inch cauliflower flowerets

1 tablespoon water

Preparation

In a 2-quart microwave-safe baking dish stir together the shallot, the caraway seeds, and the oil and microwave the mixture, covered, at high power (100%) for 2 minutes, or until the shallot is softened. Stir in the cauliflower and the water, microwave the mixture, covered, at high power for 4 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender, and season it with salt and pepper.